Evaluation of the impact of clinical simulation on trauma nursing education

Abstract

Objective: Evaluate the impact of clinical simulation on the development of knowledge, skills, and self-perceived safety of Nursing students in initial care for trauma victims in urgent and emergency situations. Methods: A mixed-methods approach was used in a clinical simulation center at a higher education institution located in the capital of the state of Paraná in November 2025. Data were collected using semi-structured questionnaires, pre-tests, and post-tests administered to nursing students. The data analysis employed the technique proposed by Bardin. Results: 16 students participated in the study. The study showed that simulation contributed to the integration of theory and practice, content retention, the development of clinical reasoning, teamwork, and technical skills, although factors such as nervousness, anxiety, insecurity, and fear of judgment negatively influenced the results; furthermore, it highlighted the need for deeper exploration of more specific content. Conclusion: It is concluded that clinical simulation in trauma scenarios constitutes an important strategy in urgent and emergency care education, contributing to the development of competencies essential to nursing practice, as well as fostering the development of a critical and agile perspective in response to care demands.